Salem, New Jersey
Local population: 71,595 (10-mile radius)
Type:
Pressurized Water Reactor
Status:
Operating
Licensed to operate from 08/13/76-08/13/36
Owner:
PSEG Nuclear
Safety Issues:
Flooding Hazard, Groundwater Leaks Reported, Heightened NRC Attention, Year Plus Outages
Related Links & Documents
09/18/2006 UCS documented the factors leading to the year-plus reactor outage that began in May 1995 in this case study for our Walking a Nuclear Tightrope report. See details | Download the pdf (1.5 kb)
03/07/2005 UCS on behalf of UNPLUG Salem commented to the NRC that the proposed amendment to the operating license "cherry picked" pieces from the Improved Technical Specifications contrary to generally accepted industry practice. Download the pdf
01/28/2005 UCS asked the NRC if recent management changes at the plant had conformed with changes made in 2004 to guard against retaliation against workers raising safety concerns. Download the pdf
02/02/2004 UCS commended the NRC for taking steps to address apparent safety culture problems at the Hope Creek and Salem nuclear plants. Download the pdf
02/25/1983Fission Stories #106 described how electrical relays needed to safely shut down the reactor quickly were “glued” in place by an unapproved lubricant.
